original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse?

[captain20052019]

I picked up this Iron Cross recently & i'm wondering if it's original or not. I noticed the core moves around inside the frame, that's not uncommon right? Is this Iron Cross + ribbon original?

[Bill T]

Not an EK expert but Yeah they’re not 1 piece construction, so it’s ok for the core to move around a bit on ya

[paulscoot]

Looks a good Juncker to me. Regards ,Paul

[captain20052019]

Thanks guys!

[captain20052019]

Looks a good Juncker to me. Regards ,Paul

Shouldn't it be marked if it's a Juncker made medal? I forgot to add that my cross is unmarked

[Woolgar]

Its not a Juncker, and Juncker EK2's are always unmarked

Nick

[paulscoot]

And that's why I don't normally comment on EKs , the cross hatching on the inner corners caused me to think it was a Juncker, every days a learning curve. Any idea on who the maker could be ? Regards ,Paul

[Woolgar]

And that's why I don't normally comment on EKs , the cross hatching on the inner corners caused me to think it was a Juncker, every days a learning curve. Any idea on who the maker could be ? Regards ,Paul

Hi Paul, you are correct about a Juncker having cross hatching and I thought the same at first with this example. But in my opinion the cross hatching on this one isn't defined enough. Also a Juncker cross has a raised nub on the top where the suspension ring attaches to the frame.
Still its a wartime cross imo , not sure of maker, possibly S&L ?

Nick

[paulscoot]

Nice one thanks for the info Nick Regards, Paul

[rbminis]

Still its a wartime cross imo , not sure of maker, possibly S&L ?

Nick

Hi Nick,
It appears to have a beveled edge on the swastika, not sure if St.&L crosses display this trait.
Ralph.